Logistics Supervisor

Logistics Supervisor / Deputy Manager | Manufacturing - Upto £44,000 per annum

Days (Week 1 Mon-Fri 07.30 -4.15, Week 2 Mon- Thurs 07.30-16.15)

Portsmouth, UK

Are you a people-focused logistics leader who enjoys building strong, capable teams in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment?

We're looking for a Logistics Supervisor to lead our logistics and dispatch team — someone who sees coaching and continuous improvement as central to how they lead, and who takes real pride in growing a team that keeps mission-critical aerospace production flowing smoothly.

What You'll Do

Leading and developing your team

Lead, coach and motivate a team of approx 15 logistics and dispatch operators, building a culture of ownership, capability and pride in the work

Develop team capability through hands-on coaching and cross-training, helping people build skills beyond their current role

Get to know your team's strengths and development needs, using this to guide growth conversations and identify future potential

Create an engaging, structured working environment where people feel supported, listened to and motivated

Driving continuous improvement through people

Champion health & safety, quality and 5S as shared team standards that your team helps shape and own

Build a continuous improvement mindset within the team, encouraging people to spot inefficiencies and suggest better ways of working

Coordinate inbound, outbound and internal material flows, empowering your team to take ownership of their area

Ensure inventory accuracy and correct ERP transactions through consistent coaching and clear standards

Support production with efficient line feeding and stock availability

What We're Looking For

Experience leading a logistics or warehouse team

A genuine passion for coaching, developing people and driving continuous improvement

Good working knowledge of warehouse operations and ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar)

Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence having honest, constructive conversations

Good Microsoft Excel skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Us?

Permanent position with a stable and growing business offering excellent progression opportunities

9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension (up to 12% employer contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme

A collaborative culture built on Passion, Accountability, Adaptability, Integrity and Teamwork

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching people, driving continuous improvement and making a real impact in a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you